33th Young Virtuosi
From autumn to spring, the Ljubljana Festival hosts the Young Virtuosi International Music Cycle, now in its 33rd season. Dedicated to solo and chamber performances by award-winning young musicians, the series has seen future stars like Stjepan Hauser, Luka Šulić, and Mate Bekavac grace the stage of the Knights’ Hall.
Violinist Hanna Kryvtsova and pianist Andrey Ilienko impress with their awards, solo performances, and international experience.
The young pianists Akari Bastiaens and Linda Yuan are already winning the most prestigious awards and performing on renowned international stages at a very early age.
Clarinetist Nina Pavšek is emerging as one of Slovenia’s most promising young musicians, with awards and concert experience at home and abroad.
Young virtuosos Blaž Stajnko, Chiara Kaufman and Jelena Pejić bring freshness to the concert stage.
Kika Szomi Kralj and Rahela Češarek impress with awards from prestigious competitions and a wide-ranging musical activity both in Slovenia and abroad.
With youthful energy, exceptional technique and artistic maturity, Zala Eva Kocijančič, Lara Oprešnik and David Cagnazzo represent the forefront of contemporary Slovenian classical music.
Vid Verdinek and Tadej Pance are young Slovenian saxophonists who, through their achievements at competitions and international appearances, are establishing themselves as outstanding interpreters of the younger generation.
Jeremias Fliedl, one of the leading Austrian cellists of the younger generation, and the award-winning piano duo Kalabova & Gugg captivate audiences with performances on prestigious European and international stages.
Duo Incanto and Trio Brisa da Camera represent a new generation of outstanding young Spanish musicians, whose virtuosity and expressiveness are captivating international stages.
The Slapar/Hude/Golob/Bostič quartet consists of renowned Slovenian jazz musicians who won first prize at Temsig in 2025.
Exceptional evenings are behind us, bringing to Ljubljana the excellence of young talents and unforgettable musical moments. As we look back on past performances, scenes come alive again where promising artists shone on stage, their virtuosity captivating the audience. These precious moments remain an important part of the history of the Young Virtuosi cycle.
Two young flutists, Iza Štih and Katarina Volčanšek, affirm their exceptional talent and dedication to art through achievements at international competitions and concert stages.
Young pianist Ruben Xhaferi impresses with numerous international awards and performances on prestigious European stages.
Young pianist Matteo Bortolazzi captivates audiences with his achievements at numerous prestigious international competitions.
A Spanish clarinet and saxophone ensemble in an evening of contemporary chamber expression.
Goce Zlatev and Patricija Avšič open the season with freshness and virtuosity.